August Dividends Received 2024

 As we step into the latter half of 2024, it's time to reflect on the dividends received in August and how they compare to previous years. This year has been particularly interesting, with several stocks showing significant changes in their dividend payouts. Let's dive into the details and explore the trends and insights from the August dividends of 2024.

Stock	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024	Difference 2024 -2023
T	104	109.82	62.1	33.18	66.36	33.18
VZ	16.61	23.17	49.48	69.71	85.61	15.9
CVS	23	25.54	28.73	33.66	38.42	4.76
MA	0.52	0.88	4.03	7.65	9.26	1.61
SBUX	11.95	13.29	18.13	22.53	29.42	6.89
WRK	7.05	8.57	10	16.1	18.24	2.14
BMY	0	29.4	48.88	57	62.81	5.81
GD	19.16	29.64	32.11	34.395	37.79	3.395
ABBV	61.36	74.68	87.3	96.75	105.35	8.6
NNN	3.28	3.75	4.07	4.39	4.77	0.38
HRL	10.96	11.61	15.7612	17.07	18.12	1.05
SBUX	8.83	9.73	11.74	13.5	14.8825	1.3825
DE	19.43	23.01	29.21	32.71	39	6.29
AGNC	6.17	6.3	7.39	8.53	9.92	1.39
CAT	52.77	57.11	63.27	69.83	77.08	7.25
RY	8.17	10.22	13.69	14.51	16.01	1.5
AAPL	82.52	88.71	93.29	97.91	102.53	4.62
O	6.22	6.33	7.45	8.06	10.4	2.34
AMP	15.71	17.15	19.28	21.1725	23.56	2.3875
SCHW	0	0	0	10.5	10.5	0
PG	20.86	23.09	26.67	28.17	30.88	2.71
Total	478.57	572	632.5812	697.3275	810.9125	113.585

Year-Over-Year Growth Highlights:

1. 2020-2021 Growth: +19.54%

   • The portfolio grew significantly in 2021 with dividends increasing from $478.57 to $572.00. Notable contributors like T (AT&T) and ABBV (AbbVie) helped drive this growth.

2. 2021-2022 Growth: +10.58%

   • In 2022, the portfolio saw continued growth with dividend increases across key holdings like BMY (Bristol-Myers Squibb) and CAT (Caterpillar).

3. 2022-2023 Growth: +10.23%

   • By 2023, the portfolio showed resilience with steady growth, as dividend payouts from AAPL (Apple) and PG (Procter & Gamble) increased significantly, reflecting the portfolio's stability.

4. 2023-2024 Growth: +16.29%

   • The jump in dividends from $697.33 in 2023 to $810.91 in 2024 is one of the largest gains in recent years. Strong performances from VZ (Verizon) (+$15.90), SBUX (Starbucks) (+$6.89), and CAT (Caterpillar) (+$7.25) were major contributors to this growth.

Key Dividend Performers in 2024:

• VZ (Verizon): Strong growth with a +23% increase, contributing $85.61.
• ABBV (AbbVie): Continued solid growth with an +8.89% increase, adding $105.35.
• SBUX (Starbucks): Added $29.42 with a growth of +30.6%.
• CAT (Caterpillar): An increase of +10.38% with dividends rising to $77.08.

Conclusion:

The consistent dividend growth over the last five years reflects a well-balanced and diversified portfolio. The August 2024 dividends of $810.91 show a remarkable overall growth of +69.45% compared to August 2020. Key contributors, particularly in sectors like telecommunications, healthcare, and consumer goods, have been the driving forces behind this success. As the portfolio continues to grow, the focus on high-quality dividend-paying stocks is paying off, with strong potential for continued growth in the future.

2024 February Dividends

The dividends received in February were influenced by various factors, including company performance, market conditions, and strategic decisions. Analyzing the dividend data from previous years provides valuable insights into the trends and patterns that shape dividend distributions.

Stock Symbol	2021	2022	2023	2024	difference
T	53.56	56.57	30.83	30.83	0
AAPL	82.52	88.97	93.56	98.17	4.61
PG	20.86	25.11	27	28.51	1.51
O	6.24	6.77	7.65	8.84	1.19
MA	0.8	1.72	6.62	8.88	2.26
T	53.51	58.59	32.21	34.42	2.21
VZ	17.13	46.72	65.95	73.78	7.83
CVS	25.2	28.42	31.96	37.61	5.65
WRK	7.08	9.01	15.81	18.01	2.2
BMY	0	48.34	52.33	61.24	8.91
GD	23.1	30	32.45	34.79	2.34
AMP	15.71	17.28	19.11	21.34	2.23
RY	8.79	11.79	12.29	15.28	2.99
CAT	52.77	57.72	63.75	70.52	6.77
HRL	11.55	15.6	16.85	17.8	0.95
ABBV	67.6	85.65	93.43	103.42	9.99
NNN	3.63	3.83	4.17	4.52	0.35
AGNC	6.17	6.59	7.95	9.21	1.26
DE	19.43	26.99	31.205	38.72	7.515
SBUX	13.18	14.94	19.9	24.49	4.59
SCHW	0	0	0	10.55	10.55
SBUX	9.7	11.18	13.3675	14.69	1.3225
	488.83	651.79	678.3925	765.62	87.2275

1. T (AT&T):

   • The stock price remained the same in both 2023 and 2024.

2. AAPL (Apple):

   • Increased from $93.56 in 2023 to $98.17 in 2024, showing an increase of $4.61.

3. PG (Procter & Gamble):

   • Increased from $27 in 2023 to $28.51 in 2024, showing an increase of $1.51.

4. O (Realty Income):

   • Increased from $7.65 in 2023 to $8.84 in 2024, showing an increase of $1.19.

5. MA (Mastercard):

   • Increased from $6.62 in 2023 to $8.88 in 2024, showing an increase of $2.26.

6. VZ (Verizon):

   • Increased from $65.95 in 2023 to $73.78 in 2024, showing an increase of $7.83.

7. CVS:

   • Increased from $31.96 in 2023 to $37.61 in 2024, showing an increase of $5.65.

8. WRK (WestRock):

   • Increased from $15.81 in 2023 to $18.01 in 2024, showing an increase of $2.2.

9. BMY (Bristol-Myers Squibb):

   • Increased from $52.33 in 2023 to $61.24 in 2024, showing an increase of $8.91.

10. GD (General Dynamics):

    • Increased from $32.45 in 2023 to $34.79 in 2024, showing an increase of $2.34.

11. AMP (Ameriprise Financial):

    • Increased from $19.11 in 2023 to $21.34 in 2024, showing an increase of $2.23.

12. RY (Royal Bank of Canada):

    • Increased from $12.29 in 2023 to $15.28 in 2024, showing an increase of $2.99.

13. CAT (Caterpillar):

    • Increased from $63.75 in 2023 to $70.52 in 2024, showing an increase of $6.77.

14. HRL (Hormel Foods):

    • Increased from $16.85 in 2023 to $17.8 in 2024, showing an increase of $0.95.

15. ABBV (AbbVie):

    • Increased from $93.43 in 2023 to $103.42 in 2024, showing an increase of $9.99.

16. NNN (National Retail Properties):

    • Increased from $4.17 in 2023 to $4.52 in 2024, showing an increase of $0.35.

17. AGNC (AGNC Investment Corp):

    • Increased from $7.95 in 2023 to $9.21 in 2024, showing an increase of $1.26.

18. DE (Deere & Company):

    • Increased from $31.205 in 2023 to $38.72 in 2024, showing an increase of $7.515.

19. SBUX (Starbucks):

    • Increased from $19.9 in 2023 to $24.49 in 2024, showing an increase of $4.59.

20. SCHW (Charles Schwab):

    • It was not valued in 2023 but had a value of $10.55 in 2024.

21. SBUX (Starbucks):

    • Increased from $13.3675 in 2023 to $14.69 in 2024, showing an increase of $1.3225.

Overall, most stocks showed positive growth from 2023 to 2024, with varying degrees of increase. This indicates a generally positive trend in the performance of these stocks over the specified time period.

2024 Dividend Goal:

Year-to-date (YTD) dividend received is $1337.46, while the goal for total dividends for the same year is $19,500. This is 6.82% of the Goal.